Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
University Heights Academy
About the School
- University Heights Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
- The school was founded in 1973.
- As of April 2023, K-12 enrollment is 417.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
University Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
420 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 13%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Blazers
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are University Heights Academy often compared to?
University Heights Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is University Heights Academy's ranking?
University Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for University Heights Academy?
The application deadline for University Heights Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to University Heights Academy is Heritage Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 47.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
Baptist
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Distance: 64.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
Distance: 64.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Distance: 1700.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4061 Ibis St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2222
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 47.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
Baptist
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Distance: 64.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
Distance: 64.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 47.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
Baptist
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Distance: 64.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 346 students
3230 Buckner Ln
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 554-1651
Distance: 64.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Distance: 1700.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4061 Ibis St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2222
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 47.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students
Baptist
2191 State Route 94 E
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-7744
Distance: 64.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1243 Elmdale Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 442-1681
Distance: 375.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
408 Jackson St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5156
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
216 E 6th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1305 S Main St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
649 Poole Mill Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 424-5794
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
Alternative School
1881d Fort Campbell Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 647-8474
Distance: 25.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Distance: 26.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 109 students
Christian
1015 Madison
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-9667
Distance: 27.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Christian
256 Uffelman Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-6003
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
649 Poole Mill Rd
Crofton, KY 42217
(270) 424-5794
Distance: 21.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
Alternative School
1881d Fort Campbell Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 647-8474
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Montessori School
294 Warfield Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
8349 Eagle Way Bypass
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-2417
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
216 E 6th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 885-8757
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1305 S Main St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0277
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
902 E 9th St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-0172
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Christian
959 Tiny Town Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 896-2192
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Reading: 21-39%)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
8850.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Lafayette St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
8850.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
8851.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
8851.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
8851.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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